Tom May

Tom May

Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity (opens in new tab), published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects. 

Articles by: Tom May

The best portable monitors: two designers using Asus ZenScreen MB16AC portable monitors

The best portable monitors in 2022

By Tom May published

Hardware Find the best second screen for when you're on the go.

where to buy Nintendo Switch online

Where to buy Nintendo Switch online before Christmas

By Tom May published

gaming Here’s where to buy Nintendo Switch online right now.

Cyber Monday Lego

The best Cyber Monday Lego deals in 2021

By Tom May published

Lego Save on Lego sets with the best Cyber Monday Lego deals.

Cricut Cyber Monday

Cricut Cyber Monday: Unbeatable price cuts on the Cricut Maker, EasyPress, Joy and more

By Tom May published

Product design The Cricut Cyber Monday deals are flying off the shelves.

Television Cyber Monday deals.

Cyber Monday TV deals: save on a new TV today

By Jim McCauley, Tom May published

deals Discover 2021's best Cyber Monday TV deals.

Apple Pencil with words 'best apple deal'

Hurry! This Black Friday Apple Pencil 2 deal won't last long

By Tom May published

deals We've got the best UK and US deals.

Selection of images, all containing green

Revealed: the colour that's most likely to engage people online

By Tom May published

Colour Shutterstock says this colour is more engaging than any other.

Dune Part 2 - Dune fan art

Dune Part 2: could this epic fan art influence the sequel?

By Tom May published

Film We certainly hope so.

A designer using one of the best wireframe tools on a tablet

The best wireframe tools in 2022

By Tom May published

Wireframes The best wireframe tools available today.

Download Adobe Lightroom

Download Adobe Lightroom for free or with Creative Cloud

By Tom May, Beren Neale published

Software Here's how to get Lightroom.

Adobe certification

Adobe certification: How to get an official credential

By Tom May published

Adobe A guide to getting a certificate that says you’re great at Photoshop.

Best LG monitors

LG monitors: the best deals in 2022

By Tom May published

3D Find the best LG monitors available today.

A photo of a MacBook Pro on a black background.

Controversial new MacBook Pro design rumour emerges ahead of Apple event

By Tom May, Daniel Piper published

News Are we in for an iPhone-inspired design?

iPhone 13 in different colours

iPhone 13 chips in short supply: does this spell disaster for the latest Apple release?

By Tom May published

News You may want to get an iPhone 12.

Dog lying on floor

This new device will allow your dog to talk to you... No, really!

By Tom May published

News But what will they say?!

Vegamama terrifies a crowd of people

Can this cute but scary dino turn you vegan?

By Tom May published

News Vegamama is on a mission to convert you to plant-based food.

Two men posing in 16th century surroundings

Is this 16th century optical illusion the darkest ever?

By Tom May published

optical illusion Cheer up, old guys!

Mockup of the MacBook Pro M1X courtesy of Renders by Ian

Is this what the new Apple MacBook Pro M1X will look like?

By Tom May published

macbook pro The biggest MacBook Pro revamp since 2016 is just days away: here's what we know.

Woman screeching at a man

This graphic designer's price list is (still) priceless

By Tom May published

Career It's not what you do, it's how much the client interferes.

Quarter design featuring Maya Angelou

New coin designs feature five extraordinary women

By Tom May published

These quarter designs are anything but pale, male and stale.

Woman on bed looking at smartphone in surprise

This incredible Picasso nude has been hidden from history until now

By Tom May published

Uncovered by AI, this missing Picasso can now be seen by all.

Mockup of iPhone 14

Forget the iPhone 13 – this iPhone 14 design is the most minimal to date

By Tom May published

iPhone These concept designs will whet your appetite for the iPhone 14.

Flexispot BS9 office chair

Flexispot BS9 office chair review

By Tom May published

Tools It promises ergonomic support, but does it deliver?

TikTok trends - The TikTok logo on a gradient background

7 TikTok trends creatives need to know about

By Tom May published

social media These trends reveal how TikTok is influencing popular culture.

best design ideas: London Tube map

8 of the best design ideas in the world (and 4 of the worst)

By Tom May published

Design The bad and the brilliant.